Question

What is difference between blood vessels and nerves?

Answer 1

Blood vessels:

1. Blood Vessels are the major components of the human circulatory system, which function by circulating blood and other essential products.
2. They consist of arteries, veins, and capillaries.
3. They form a closed loop that begins and ends in our heart, much like an electrical circuit.
4. Our circulatory system is made up of our heart and blood vessels working together.

Nerves:

1. Nerves are like wires that connect our brain to the rest of our body and carry electrical signals.
2. These impulses help us perceive the external environment, regulate our emotions and move our body to generate the appropriate response.
3. It also supports autonomic functions such as breathing, sweating, and food digestion.

Difference between blood vessels and nerves:

Blood vessels	Nerves
Blood vessels belong to the circulatory system.	Nerves belong to the peripheral nervous system.
2. These are made up of the inner, middle, and outer layers.	2. These are made up of axons of the neurons.
3. Blood vessels have a hollow structure.	3. Nerves have a solid structure.
4. Blood vessels are branched.	4. Nerves are unbranched.
5. Blood vessels are responsible for the transport of solutes and dissolved gases.	5. Nerves carry information from the brain and spinal cord to the peripheral organs.